If That Ain't Country

Series produced by Sean Hickey

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If That Ain't Country: a weekly, three-hour radio show featuring the very best in traditional country, honky tonk, bluegrass and western swing from the golden years 'til today. Including the popular If That Ain't Country's Year In Country Music - pulling out the big hits and memories from a weekly feature year in the world of country music.

Hosted by Western Red - it's US country music with an Australian twist, keeping true to the traditions that make country music great.

With a genuine love and deep respect for the music, the legends of the genre are right alongside the best of today's independent artists - a mix you won't find anywhere else.

We're broadcast around the world each week and we're always looking for new partner stations - if you are interested in more information or a welcome pack - please email westernred@ifthataintcountry.net.


360 Pieces

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Ep. 246 - Jake Penrod - Out Of Control
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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ENCORE: In this episode, we're featuring the latest EP from East Texas' own Jake Penrod: "Out Of Control". Early on in his career, Jake made his ma...

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  • Added: Aug 03, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 245 - Joni Harms - After All
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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ENCORE: In this episode, we're featuring a 2004 album from Oregon cowgirl Joni Harms: "After All". Having written or co-written all 13 tracks on th...

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  • Added: Jul 27, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 244 - Johnny Bush - Here Comes The World Again
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a hard country album from Johnny Bush: "Here Comes The World Again" (1973). After having served in Ray Price's and...

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  • Added: Jul 21, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 243 - Merle Haggard - If We Make It Through December
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a very eclectic Merle Haggard album: "If We Make It Through December" (1974). Featuring only three songs written b...

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  • Added: Jul 13, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 242 - Porter Wagoner - The Thin Man From West Plains
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a twangy album from Porter Wagoner: "The Thin Man From West Plains" (1965). The title alludes to Porter's lanky fr...

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 241 - Ron Williams - The Longer You're Gone
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the second album from one of country's most unique baritones: Ron Williams, "The Longer You're Gone" (2009). Ron W...

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  • Added: Jun 30, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 240 - Connie Smith - Just One Time
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring an album from the marvellous Connie Smith - released towards the end of her time at RCA: "Just One Time" (1971). Fo...

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  • Added: Jun 23, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 239 - Alan Jackson - Don't Rock The Jukebox
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode we're featuring the album that cemented Alan Jackson as a bona fide 90s country superstar: "Don't Rock The Jukebox" (1991). It sold...

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  • Added: Jun 16, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 238 - John Anderson - I Just Came Home To Count The Memories
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring an early album from John Anderson: "I Just Came Home To Count The Memories" (1982). On the Warner Brothers label, ...

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  • Added: Jun 09, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:00
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 237 - Moe Bandy - Cowboys Ain't Supposed To Cry
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a Moe Bandy album from the height of his solo success: "Cowboys Ain't Supposed To Cry" (1978). Before his duets wi...

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  • Added: Jun 02, 2017
  • Length: 02:54:02
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 236 - Billie Jo Spears - Lonely Hearts Club
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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This week we're featuring one of Billie Jo Spears' finest records under the eye of producer Larry Butler on the United Artists label: "Lonely Heart...

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  • Added: May 26, 2017
  • Length: 01:53:10
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 235 - Justin Trevino - A Salute To Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys PART TWO
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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This week, it's part two of our look at Justin Trevino's latest album "A Salute To Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys" (2017). On the day in 1984 whe...

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  • Added: May 18, 2017
  • Length: 02:53:43
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 234 - Justin Trevino - A Salute To Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys PART ONE
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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This week, it's part one of our look at Justin Trevino's latest album "A Salute To Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys" (2017). Packed with twenty tra...

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  • Added: May 12, 2017
  • Length: 02:52:58
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 233 - Del Reeves - Looking At The World Through A Windshield
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a high-energy trucking-themed album from Del Reeves: "Looking At The World Through A Windshield" (1968). Filled wi...

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  • Added: May 05, 2017
  • Length: 02:52:22
  • Purchases: 2
Ep. 232 - George Strait - Pure Country
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the best-selling album of George Strait's illustrious career: Pure Country (1992). As the soundtrack to the movie ...

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  • Added: Apr 27, 2017
  • Length: 02:53:08
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 231 - Mel Tillis - Heart Healer
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a 1976 album from master songwriter Mel Tillis: "Heart Healer". After having made himself a name as one of the fin...

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  • Added: Apr 21, 2017
  • Length: 02:52:29
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 230 - Joni Harms - After All
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a 2004 album from Oregon cowgirl Joni Harms: "After All". Having written or co-written all 13 tracks on the album ...

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  • Added: Apr 13, 2017
  • Length: 02:52:35
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 229 - Johnny Paycheck - Sings George Jones
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring a 1991 tribute from Johnny Paycheck to George Jones: "Johnny Paycheck Sings George Jones". It's true that Paycheck...

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  • Added: Apr 07, 2017
  • Length: 02:52:07
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 228 - Jake Penrod - Out Of Control
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, we're featuring the latest EP from East Texas' own Jake Penrod: "Out Of Control". Early on in his career, Jake made his mark as a ...

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  • Added: Mar 31, 2017
  • Length: 02:51:45
  • Purchases: 1
Ep. 227 - Johnny Bush - You Gave Me A Mountain
From: Sean Hickey
Series: If That Ain't Country
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In this episode, and back by popular demand, we're again featuring the most successful commercial album for Texas icon Johnny Bush: "You Gave Me A ...

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  • Added: Mar 23, 2017
  • Length: 02:52:29
  • Purchases: 1

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